Lecturer in Aviation Operations in High Wycombe

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482 per annum.

Location: High Wycombe Campus.

Employment: Full Time.

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. Our DRIVE values—dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering—are central to our mission and guide our work with learners, partners and colleagues.

The purpose of this role is to deliver a first-class student experience through research-informed teaching, impactful research, and knowledge exchange activities. The postholder will contribute to the University’s academic growth by aligning research with teaching, engaging with industry and professional partners, and fostering an inclusive community where everyone can thrive and achieve their potential. You will work closely with colleagues across the College of Leadership and Innovation to ensure top-quality, inclusive teaching, learning and research.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and industry-experienced Lecturer in Aviation Operations with a specialisation in pilot training. This role will contribute to the delivery, development and enhancement of our aviation and pilot training provision, supporting students to progress into professional aviation careers. The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and/or postgraduate aviation programmes, with a particular focus on pilot training, flight operations, and operational safety. You will also contribute to curriculum development, learner support, academic quality, and engagement with industry partners.

What We Offer:

• A generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• Training & development support opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Research and Knowledge Exchange:

• Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning.
• Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.
• Engage in doctoral supervision.
• Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed outputs.
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact.
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture.
• Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
• Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies.

Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:

• Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality.
• Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs.
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes.
• Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning.
• Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships.
• Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes.
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
• Participate in funded educational projects as required.

Leadership And Academic Citizenship:

• Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment.
• Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College using relevant data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes.
• Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD.
• Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community.
• Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.
• Contribute to income generation.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning.

Other:

• Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)
• Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College.
• Act as a commentator or contributor to media.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification:

Education, Qualifications & Training:

• First degree in a relevant field
• Doctoral level qualification (or working towards) or relevant professional experience in field
• Current or previous professional pilot licence (e.g. ATPL, CPL, MPL)
• Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years

Knowledge & Experience:

• Expert knowledge in discipline/field
• Knowledge of pilot training pathways (e.g. ATPL, MPL, integrated/modular training)
• Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners
• Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship
• Contribution to research active communities
• Delivering excellent student/customer experience
• Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body
• Knowledge/experience of income generation OR funded projects
• Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development

Skills:

• Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills
• Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
• Highly effective customer service skills

Special Requirements:

• A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required
• A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)
• Deliver a micro-teach as part of the interview process

Other Information:

• Closing Date: 15th May 2026.
• Interview Date: Week beginning 25th May or 1st June 2026.
• Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
• BNU is a Disability Confident employer and supports reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.